Alternatives to Paylocity

Paylocity: Cloud-based payroll and HCM platform for mid-sized organizations.

Best for: Mid-sized companies with complex HR and payroll needs

Quick comparison

Tool	Best for	Pricing	Key features
Rippling	Growing teams needing payroll + IT/HR	Custom / varies	feature1 feature2 feature3
Paycor	Mid-sized businesses needing scalable payroll and HR tools	Custom pricing	Payroll automation HR management Time tracking Reporting
Paychex	SMBs wanting service + HR add-ons	Custom / varies	feature1 feature2 feature3
Justworks	Small to mid-sized companies wanting outsourced HR and benefits	Per-employee pricing (custom)	PEO services Benefits administration Payroll processing HR compliance
Zenefits	Small businesses needing HR tools with payroll	From $X/mo per employee	Payroll processing Benefits administration HR compliance

If you want the simplest setup and good SMB defaults, prioritize ease of use and support.
If you need benefits, time tracking, or HR add-ons, compare integrations and total cost.
If you have contractors or multi-state complexity, prioritize compliance features.

Common reasons include pricing, feature fit, support, integrations, or needs that change as a company grows.

Start with company size, payroll frequency, benefits needs, and integrations (accounting, time tracking, HR).